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Driving and Operating 265
Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 097
ii.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash.
Such devices may also access
information stored in the vehicle’s
systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 066
iiand Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 66
ii.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 267
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 267
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 273
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 274
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 275
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 280
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Battery - North America . . . . . . 284
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 286
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 287
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 287
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 288
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 289
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 290
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 301
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 316
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
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Vehicle Care 267
Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 330
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts
and systems, many fluids, and
some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals.
See
Battery - North America 0284
iiand Jump Starting - North America
0 331ii.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
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284 Vehicle Care
.A fluid leak in the brake/clutch
hydraulic system. Have the
brake/clutch hydraulic system
fixed. With a leak, the brakes will
not work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake/clutch hydraulic
system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake/clutch
hydraulic system. When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
low level, the brake warning light
comes on. See
Brake System
Warning Light 099
ii.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0346
ii.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0354
ii.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
The battery is in the trunk, behind a
trim panel, on the driver side of the
vehicle. Refer to the replacement
number shown on the original
battery label when a new battery is
needed.
{Warning
A specifically developed battery
with a ventilation system is
required for this vehicle. Any
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other standard battery may cause
explosive gases to enter the trunk
or passenger compartment.
Do not remove the caps on the
top of the battery. The battery
supplied in the vehicle is
maintenance free and does not
require checking or filling.
The battery vent tube must be
installed correctly to ensure the
explosive gases are vented
outside the vehicle.
Only use a manufacturer
recommended battery as a
replacement.
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0267
ii.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0331
iifor tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check rear axle fluid unless you
suspect there is a leak or you hear
an unusual noise. A fluid loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired.
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FusesUsage
F17 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid
F18 Not Used
F19 SWC Backlight
F20 Not Used
F21 Not Used
F22 Shunt 2
F23 Body Control Module 4
F24 Body Control Module 5
F25 Body Control Module 6
CB26 Not Used Fuses
Usage
F27 Body Control Module 8
F28 Blower Fan
F29 Accessories
F30 Body Control Module 7
Relays Relays Usage
R1 Logistics
R2 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid 1
R3 LPG Shut-Off Solenoid 2
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block
The fuse panel is on the left side of
the trunk, above the battery.
.Turn the latch counterclockwise
to remove the cover.
. Replace the cover and turn the
latch clockwise to secure.
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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays and
features shown.Fuses
Fuses Usage
F1 Driver Front/Left Rear Window Fuses Usage
F2 EMER/VEH/ACCY
F3 Trunk Release
F4 Passive Entry Passive Start-BATT 2
F5 Radio
F6 Not Used
F7 Not Used
F8 Fuel System Control Module
F9 MRTD
F10 Decklid Flashing Lamps/EDI Module
F11 Auxiliary Battery
F12 Not Used
F13 Not Used
F14 Rear Seat Entertainment
F15 Automatic Headlamp Leveling
F16 Not Used
F17 Exhaust Valve
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FusesUsage
F18 OnStar
F19 Mirror/Window Module
F20 Canister Vent Solenoid
F21 Passive Entry Passive Start-BATT 1
F22 Memory Seat Module
F23 Amplifier
F24 Passenger Front/ Right Rear Window
F25 Electric Parking Brake
F26 Tailgate Module
F27 Camera Ignition
F28 Front Vent Seat Ignition
F29 Trailer Module Ignition
F30 Automatic Parking Assist/Side Blind
Zone Alert
F31 Engine Control Module Fuses
Usage
F32 Auxiliary Gauges
F33 Retained Accessory Power
F34 Battery Voltage Sensing
F35 Tailgate Motor
F36 Rear Accessory Power Outlet
F37 Interior Accessory Power Outlet
F38 Cigar Lighter
F39 Not Used
F40 Trailer Module
Relays Relays Usage
R1 Trunk Release
R2 Accessory
R3 Not Used
R4 Run
R5 Not Used Relays
Usage
R6 Retained Accessory Power
R7 Logistics
R8 Not Used
R9 Not Used
R10 Exhaust Valve R11 Not Used
Relays R1, R2, R3, and R5 are PCB
mounted relays.
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Vehicle Care 331
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare is correctly
inflated. The spare tire is made to
perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 mph) at the
recommended inflation pressure, so
you can finish your trip.
The full-size spare includes a TPMS
sensor. The TPMS will not monitor
or display the spare tire air pressure
until the tire/wheel is installed at one
of the four tire/wheel positions on
the vehicle and matched to the new
position. SeeTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0308
iifor information
about matching the spare tire to
the TPMS.
Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced and installed
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be
available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel
together.
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North
America
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0284
ii.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0267
ii.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
. They contain acid that can
burn you.
. They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
. They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
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1. Jump Start Positive Post
2. Jump Start Negative Post
The jump start positive (1) and
negative (2) posts are in the engine
compartment on the driver side of
the vehicle.
These posts are used instead of a
direct connection to the battery.
The positive jump start connection
is covered by a red cap. Remove to
expose the terminal.1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift lever in
P (Park) with an automatic
transmission. See Shifting Into
Park (Automatic Transmission)
0 230
ii. Vehicles with a manual
transmission should be in
Neutral. See Parking0232
ii.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
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Caution (Continued)
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
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